Welcome to New Ross Port
What We Offer
The Port of New Ross has a wide choice of facilities in three locations on both sides of the River Barrow at New Ross town.
The Port of New Ross in the South East of Ireland is the country’s only inland port. Located on both sides of the River Barrow, 32km from the sea via Waterford Estuary, New Ross offers importers and exporters an excellent range of facilities at competitive prices.
The Port of New Ross has a long history in handling , animal feedstuffs and fertiliser, cement, coal, timber, ore, steel and general cargo. Its inland location means cargo can be imported and exported close to where it is processed, reducing fuel costs for transporters.
The Port of New Ross is ideal for vessels up to LOA 110m by Beam 18m.
Facilities available at the Port of New Ross include , two jetties owned by Stafford Shipping on the Western side of the river and a pontoon berth owned by Stokestown Port Services just below the Town of New Ross on the Eastern bank of the river. All three jetties have excellent access to the national road network. Connectivity has been greatly enhanced since the opening of the Rose Kennedy Fitzgerald Bridge in 2020.
New Ross Port is owned and operated by the Wexford County Council.
It is International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code compliant.
Facilities
The Port of New Ross has facilities in three locations on the River Barrow at New Ross town. Facilities cater for import, export and storage.
Access
New Ross is an ideal location for importing and exporting goods to and from Ireland. Each of the three facilities at New Ross are close to national primary roads
Features
- On the Western side of the river is the 215m-long Rosbercon Jetty, owned by Stafford Shipping, which has a weighbridge and can cater for two vessels at the same time.
- Also on the Western side of the river is Raheen Jetty, a dry bulk facility, at 60m long.
- Downriver at Stokestown is a 60m pontoon berth with weighbridge and nearby warehousing and open storage.
- Mobile cranes are available on all berths.
Links
New Ross has much to offer boating enthusiasts travelling up the estuary from the Irish Sea or indeed via one of the three sister rivers – the Barrow, the Nore and the Suir. Facilities at New Ross Marina can be viewed at newrossmarina.com
The Port of New Ross offers a wide selection of facilities for importing, exporting and storing goods in the heart of the South East of Ireland. The surrounding hinterland is very accessible through the national road network. Dublin and Limerick are a 2 hour drive, with the heart of Ireland’s Midlands just 2.5 hours away.
Notice to Mariners
Barrow Railway Bridge Outbound Port Light
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